Beliefs more important than policies: Ko Wen-je

CORE VALUES:Ko said that without the Sunflower movement and the death of Hung Tzu-yung’s brother, he would never have launched his political career

Taipei Times
Date:  Aug 31, 2015
By: Ou Su-mei  /  Staff reporter

Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je (柯文哲) yesterday told New Power Party legislative candidate Hung

Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je, second right, and prospective New Power Party legislative candidate Hung Tzu-yung, right, offer incense at the Yongsing Temple in Taichung’s Daya District yesterday.  Photo: Ou Su-mei, Taipei Times

Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je, second right, and prospective New Power Party legislative candidate Hung Tzu-yung, right, offer incense at the Yongsing Temple in Taichung’s Daya District yesterday. Photo: Ou Su-mei, Taipei Times

Tzu-yung (洪慈庸) that it is more important to adhere to her beliefs than to propose policies in the run-up to next year’s legislative election.

Ko made the remark while attending a forum at Hung’s campaign office in Taichung.

‘white force’

Saying that he was at one point a fan of Hung, Ko called on the public to express their support for the “white force” — political novices — to change Taiwan for the better.

Ko praised Hung for managing to remain collected in facing challenges after being confronted with the death of her brother, army corporal Hung Chung-chiu (洪仲丘).     [FULL  STORY]

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